Commercial Vehicle Body Builder
  £13-£17 p/h
  Tunbridge Wells, Kent
  permanent,full-time/part-time


* Multiple roles available - get in touch if you have workshop/sheet metal/construction or other relevant experience! *
Ellis and Son Vehicle Body Builders was established in 1943 and has continued to strengthen and evolve over the years.
A great opportunity has arisen for a skilled and experienced commercial body/coach builder to join our team.
As a company we specialise in both building and repairing commercial bodies, but we also offer a diverse range of services including: metal fabrication, general body repairs, accident damage and paintwork, vehicle electrics and so much more, offering a varied work environment where no two days are the same.
We work with various materials, such as: steel, aluminium, plastic composites, wood and GRP products, utilising skills including: drilling, welding, grinding, folding and cutting of materials.
Duties include:
· Building, repairing and modifying commercial vehicle bodies.
· Fabrication and welding.
· Completing appropriate paperwork associated with job including time records.
· Using various tools and machinery.
· Preparing vehicles for painting.
· Repairing minor dents, scratches, and other imperfections on vehicle surfaces.
Skills Required:
· Previous experience in body/coach building or commercial paint prep or a similar industry (construction or workshop based) is essential, with ideally a minimum of 3 years of experience.
· Knowledge and experience in metal fabrication and welding, vehicle electrics, paint & repair, CNC plasma cutting and a forklift certificate would be a distinct advantage.
· Good time keeping and ability to work to build time frames.
· Awareness of and adherence to all housekeeping and Health and Safety Regulations.
· The completion of paperwork associated with jobs and time records is essential.
· Ability to work as a team or independently.
· Ability to paint would be an advantage.
· Knowledge of hydraulic systems would be an advantage, but not essential.
· Verbal communication.
· Numeracy skills.
· Full UK driving licence.
· HGV licence would be an advantage, but not essential.
· Ability to work from technical drawings.
In return, we offer:
· Company pension
· Free onsite parking
· Fully equipped kitchen for breaks
· Company social events
· 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays
· Annual bonus and bonus opportunities during the year
· Flexible working hours
· PPE provided
· Occupational Health Surveillance
Working hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm Mon-Thu, 8:00am to 3:30pm Fri, with optional overtime available including Sat mornings. Part time or full time position, depending on the candidate.


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Commercial Vehicle Body Builder
  £13-£17 p/h
  Tunbridge Wells, Kent
  permanent,full-time/part-time


* Multiple roles available - get in touch if you have workshop/sheet metal/construction or other relevant experience! *
Ellis and Son Vehicle Body Builders was established in 1943 and has continued to strengthen and evolve over the years.
A great opportunity has arisen for a skilled and experienced commercial body/coach builder to join our team.
As a company we specialise in both building and repairing commercial bodies, but we also offer a diverse range of services including: metal fabrication, general body repairs, accident damage and paintwork, vehicle electrics and so much more, offering a varied work environment where no two days are the same.
We work with various materials, such as: steel, aluminium, plastic composites, wood and GRP products, utilising skills including: drilling, welding, grinding, folding and cutting of materials.
Duties include:
· Building, repairing and modifying commercial vehicle bodies.
· Fabrication and welding.
· Completing appropriate paperwork associated with job including time records.
· Using various tools and machinery.
· Preparing vehicles for painting.
· Repairing minor dents, scratches, and other imperfections on vehicle surfaces.
Skills Required:
· Previous experience in body/coach building or commercial paint prep or a similar industry (construction or workshop based) is essential, with ideally a minimum of 3 years of experience.
· Knowledge and experience in metal fabrication and welding, vehicle electrics, paint & repair, CNC plasma cutting and a forklift certificate would be a distinct advantage.
· Good time keeping and ability to work to build time frames.
· Awareness of and adherence to all housekeeping and Health and Safety Regulations.
· The completion of paperwork associated with jobs and time records is essential.
· Ability to work as a team or independently.
· Ability to paint would be an advantage.
· Knowledge of hydraulic systems would be an advantage, but not essential.
· Verbal communication.
· Numeracy skills.
· Full UK driving licence.
· HGV licence would be an advantage, but not essential.
· Ability to work from technical drawings.
In return, we offer:
· Company pension
· Free onsite parking
· Fully equipped kitchen for breaks
· Company social events
· 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays
· Annual bonus and bonus opportunities during the year
· Flexible working hours
· PPE provided
· Occupational Health Surveillance
Working hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm Mon-Thu, 8:00am to 3:30pm Fri, with optional overtime available including Sat mornings. Part time or full time position, depending on the candidate.


Advertiser: Direct Employer

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Posted on: 2025-10-20 13:34:29

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